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Hayden, Mary; Thompson, Jeff – Oxford Review of Education, 1995
Considers the broad mix of schools proclaiming themselves "international" and attempts some clarification. Discusses recent literature that classifies schools by educational purpose rather than location. Attempts a definition of terms and calls for further study. (MJP)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Educational Research
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Woods, Peter – Oxford Review of Education, 1994
Asserts that new government policies must be mediated and implemented through teachers. Maintains that research among some teachers reveals a number of creative adaptations to the English National Curriculum. Describes four aspects of this adaption and argues that they are all related to self-determination. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Research, Elementary Education
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Blatchford, Peter; Mortimore, Peter – Oxford Review of Education, 1994
Reports that the debate over class size in schools has become more heated in recent years. Examines recent research and attempts to answer three questions regarding class size and academic achievement. Concludes that there is a link between the 2, but only in the early years and only with classes smaller than 20 students. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Class Size, Classroom Environment
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Smethurst, Richard G. – Oxford Review of Education, 1992
Argues that the United Kingdom's manufacturing productivity will not accelerate in the near future. Calls for an increased vocational emphasis within higher education. Examines the changing nature of participation in and expectations of higher education and the demand for increased accountability. Discusses the need to increase university funding.…
Descriptors: Economics, Educational Change, Educational Finance, Educational Research
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Aitkin, Don – Oxford Review of Education, 1991
Examines the preeminence of research in higher education. Reviews the modern university's history. Suggests that as most academics desire recognition, funding bodies are besieged by people seeking money for research. Argues that university staff members should be expected to contribute to, and should be evaluated for, teaching, research,…
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Research, Faculty College Relationship, Faculty Publishing
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Willis, Deborah – Oxford Review of Education, 1993
Asserts that educators hold particular views about the nature of learning and its relationship to student assessment. Argues that educational objectives of education for meaning and life-long learning are unlikely to be achieved unless student assessment reflects the same theoretical principles. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Processes, Educational Change, Educational Practices